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Behavioral Neuroscience

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience is available for students interested in studying the biological basis of human behavior. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on the brain circuitry and other biological factors underlying normal and abnormal human development, cognition, perception, social interaction, mental health, and drug use. Visit the Psychology Department webpage for additional information.

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Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

  • Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
  • Student must select at least two required Experimental Psychology or Biology Lab Courses. Completion of additional Experimental Psychology or Biology Lab courses may count toward Major Electives. See Degree Evaluation or the university catalog for course options.
  • PSB4930 Special Topics in Behavioral Neuroscience may be repeated for up to nine credit hours. 
  • Students must complete at least 12 credit hours of Major Electives from at least two of three disciplines: Psychology, Biology or Philosophy. No more than one Philosophy course will count toward the degree unless taken as Free Electives.
  • Students planning to attend Medical School should visit the Biomedical academic programs website for important information and to communicate with the Premedical advisor.
  • Visit the Biology Department Course Matrix for a listing of when required Biology courses are offered. See the university catalog for prerequisites to individual courses.
  • A minimum of nine upper level (3000-4000 level) Free Elective credit hours are required.
  • Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
  • A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. For additional information visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose 3
BSC1010C General Biology I (Program Prerequisite) 4
PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology (Program Prerequisite) 3
MAC1105 College Algebra/MAC equivalent OR MAC1147 Precalculus (College Algebra or higher is a prerequisite to CHM2045/2045L General Chemistry with Lab) 3 - 4
Select a Free Elective (If needed) 1 - 2
Total Hours: 14 - 16

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1143 (GW) Evidence and Style OR IDS1932 First Year IDS Writing Seminar 3
BSC1011C General Biology II (Program Prerequisite) 4
CHM2045 General Chemistry I (Program Prerequisite)
CHM2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (Program Prerequisite)
3
1
MAC2311 Calculus I OR MAC1114 Trigonometry
**NOTE: Students taking MAC1147 Precalculus in Term 1 should proceed to MAC2311 Calculus I in Term 2. Students taking in MAC1105 College Algebra in Term 1 must take MAC1114 Trigonometry prior to MAC2311 Calculus I. The combination of MAC1105 and MAC1114 is equivalent to MAC1147**
2 - 4
Total Hours: 13 - 15

Mile Marker(s)
BSC1010C General Biology I Minimum Grade C
PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology Minimum Grade C

Summer 1

Schedule Credit Hours
Take MAC2311 Calculus I (If not completed in Term 2)
CHM2046 General Chemistry II (Program Prerequisite)
CHM2046L Gen Chem II Lab (Program Prerequisite)
3
1
Total Hours: 4

Mile Marker(s)
CHM2045 General Chemistry I Minimum Grade C
CHM2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory Minimum Grade C

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
PSB3002 Behavioral Neuroscience 3
CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I (Program Prerequisite)
CHM2210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Program Prerequisite)
3
1
BSC2012C General Biology III 4
Select a Free Elective (If needed) 1
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
BSC1011C General Biology II Minimum Grade C
CHM2046 General Chemistry II Minimum Grade C
CHM2046L Gen Chem II Lab Minimum Grade C

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60

Schedule Credit Hours
STA2014 (GM)Elem Statistics-Health/SS 3
PSB4930 Spec Top Behav Neuroscience
(PSB4930 may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours)
3
PCB3023C Molecular and Cell Biology 4
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Total Hours: 13

Mile Marker(s)
CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I Minimum Grade C
CHM2210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Minimum Grade C

Summer 2

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Total Hours: 3

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75

Schedule Credit Hours
PSY3213 Research Methods in Psychology
PSY3213L Research Methods Lab
(Must be completed prior to Experimental Psychology Courses)
Students must take PSY213 and 3213L in the same Term
3
1
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a 3000/4000 Major Elective (Psychology, Biology or Philosophy) See Degree Evaluation 3
Select 3000/4000 level Free Electives (If needed) 3
Total Hours: 13

Mile Marker(s)
Research Methods in Psychology Minimum Grade B
Research Methods Lab Minimum Grade B
CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I Minimum Grade C
CHM2210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Minimum Grade C
PSB3002 Behavioral Neuroscience Minimum Grade C
General Education Requirements

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90

Schedule Credit Hours
EXP3104 Human Sensory Perception 3
Select an Experimental Psychology or Biology Lab Course (See Degree Evaluation for options) 4
Select two 3000/4000 Major Electives (Psychology, Biology or Philosophy) See Degree Evaluation 6
Total Hours: 13

Mile Marker(s)
PCB3023C Molecular and Cell Biology Minimum Grade C
PSB4930 Spec Top Behav Neuroscience Minimum Grade C
Civic Literacy Requirement

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105

Schedule Credit Hours
PCB4843 Cellular and Molec Neurosci 3
Select a 3000/4000 Major Elective (Psychology, Biology or Philosophy) See Degree Evaluation 3
Select an Experimental Psychology or Biology Lab Course (See Degree Evaluation for options) 4
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective 3
Total Hours: 13

Mile Marker(s)
PCB4843 Cellular and Molec Neurosci Minimum Grade C

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120

Schedule Credit Hours
CHM2211 Organic Chemistry II
CHM2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab
(Consult an academic advisor regarding alternate Terms to complete Organic Chemistry II with Lab)
3
1
BCH4024 Mol Biol Biochem
BCH4024L Mol Biol Biochem Lab
3
1
Select an Experimental Psychology or Biology Lab Course, if not previously taken (Minimum 8 credits/2 classes total in Experimental Psych/Bio (See Degree Evaluation) 4
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (Students may take PSB4930 Special Topics Behavioral Neuroscience)
(PSB4930 may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours)
3
Total Hours: 15

Total Program Hours:

120

 

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.